DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE ACTION FUND TO GIVE AWAY FREE 2008 HYBRID CAR

Giveaway to highlight Steve Pearce votes against increasing fuel mileage standards, even while New Mexican are being gouged at the pump

Hybrid Car Wrapped with Messaging

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Albuquerque, N.M. – The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund announced today that it will be giving away a 2008 hybrid car, to highlight Steve Pearce's consistent and repeated votes against increased fuel mileage standards that could save New Mexican families $1,500 a year and reduce the impact of global warming.     

"We have decided to give away a free hybrid car to show our commitment to raising awareness for energy conservation," Defenders Action Fund President Rodger Schlickeisen said.  "With global warming, gas prices through the roof, and our unfortunate engagement in Iraq, energy conservation is an important issue for the environment, the American consumer, and for our national security.  This should not be a partisan concern, it is an American concern." 

"Steve Pearce has accepted over $460,000 from the oil and gas industry, supported giving the industry billions in tax cuts, and consistently opposed any increase in fuel efficiency standards," Defenders Campaign Manager Ed Yoon stated.  "With New Mexicans paying $4 for a gallon of gas, we can no longer accept politicians who look out for the interests of big oil rather than those of the average citizen.  Steve Pearce is simply wrong for New Mexico."

By driving a hybrid car, the average New Mexican would save $1,400 each year on gas alone.  92 people driving a hybrid in New Mexico for one year would take $127,360 out of the pockets of the oil and gas industry, offsetting the average election cycle contributions made by the industry to influence Rep. Pearce's positions. 

The Hybrid giveaway launch will take place at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, July 1, at the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Central Ave., SW, in downtown Albuquerque. 

Hybrid Car with Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund New Mexico Campaign Staff and Volunteers

The giveaway is open only to legal residents of the state of New Mexico who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry and have a valid New Mexico driver's license.  To sign up, simply visit www.Wrong4NM.org.  No strings attached.  The winner will be selected with a random draw in early November, 2008.  For more information about the car giveaway, or to sign up to win, please visit www.Wrong4NM.org.

The Action Fund, which is known for its innovative and strategic campaign style, is supporting Rep. Tom Udall for United States Senate, as well as Martin Heinrich for U.S. Congress.  In addition to its field operation, which knocked on over 25,000 doors during the month of May alone, the Action Fund has already run three television and two radio ads. 

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The Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund provides a powerful voice in Washington to Americans who value our conservation heritage. Through grassroots lobbying, issue advocacy and political campaigns, the Action Fund champions those laws and lawmakers that protect wildlife and wild places while working against those that do them harm.

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Ads from the campaign

Flip Watch our second TV ad for more reasons why Pearce and Wilson are "two" bad for New Mexico. Wilson pressured a US Attorney to put politics above the law and Pearce ignored a clear conflict of interest while secretly selling his oil company for millions. Heads or tails... it's "two" bad for New Mexico.
MTBE Radio Ad Wilson and Pearce voted to give the makers of the toxic chemical MTBE immunity from legal action for contaminating New Mexico's drinking water.  Maybe it's because lobbyists for the polluters that make MTBE gave Heather Wilson and Steve Pearce thousands in campaign contributions.
Spanish Language Radio Ad Spanish language radio ad criticizing Reps. Steve Pearce and Heather Wilson as "a flip of the coin" when it comes to supporting big oil companies over New Mexico consumers.
It's a Flip of the Coin TV Ad Reps. Heather Wilson and Steve Pearce have both been named among the most corrupt members of Congress by an independent watchdog group. Head's or Tails, it's "two" bad for New Mexico